Green light for creation of £11.9m film production facility in Glasgow
PLANS have been approved to develop a £11.9 million television and film production facility within Glasgow's historic Kelvin Hall.
The project received support of up...
Fife Council to invest £230,000 in improving road network
FIFE Council is to invest £230,000 into improving the road network in north east Fife over the next month.
The local authority will be carrying...
Church to be transformed into indoor climbing centre
WORK has started on a £3.3 million project to transform a church building into East Ayrshire's first indoor climbing centre.
Emtec will carry out the...
Angus Council appoints firm for ambitious active travel project
DESIGN and consultancy firm, Arcadis, has been appointed to undertake Angus Council's new ambitious access and active travel project.
The local authority said the project...
Union backs proposal to create Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council
UNITE Scotland has thrown its weight behind plans for a new advice and research council to 'modernise' industrial injuries benefits in Scotland.
The union revealed...
New £12.8m school opens in Elgin
ELGIN'S newest school, the £12.8 million Linkwood Primary, has officially opened its doors.
Moray Council worked alongside hub North Scotland and Balfour Beatty to build...
Kilmarnock-based business joins hub supply chain framework
HUB South West has welcomed Kilmarnock-based Hugh LS McConnell to its supply chain framework as a new Tier 1b contractor partner.
This means the company,...
Report details importance of ‘closest possible’ relationship between Ireland and Scotland
IRELAND and Scotland have published their joint bilateral review report which sets out a series of joint actions to be taken collaboratively by the...
Councillors asked to back proposals to move school to new-build campus
RENFREWSHIRE councillors are to be asked to approve proposals to move Paisley Grammar School to a new-build community campus.
It follows Renfrewshire Council's six-week consultation...
Architectural practice implements restructuring plan ahead of anticipated growth
AITKEN Turnbull, the architectural practice behind the UK Government’s hub for Scotland, has announced a 'wholesale restructuring' of its studios in Edinburgh, Galashiels and...
Mentors sought to help young people in Moray gain skills and qualifications
MENTORS are being sought for a programme which helps young people in Moray to discover and develop their talents to increase their employment options.
The...
Linear Group acquires stake in fire safety consultancy
LINEAR Group has acquired a stake in fire safety consultancy Kyle Management Solutions, to create Linear Fire Safety (LFS).
Based in the group’s Glasgow HQ, the...
Shettleston Housing Association welcomes £45m funding boost
SHETTLESTON Housing Association has been boosted by a £45 million funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland to refinance existing loans and enable completion...
Green light for £34m mixed-used site build in Bowling
PROPOSALS to create a major industrial and commercial development in Bowling have taken another step forward after planning permission was granted.
The £34 million Glasgow...
CICV Forum backs calls for industry to ‘play its part’ in tackling virus
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has backed calls for the industry to 'play its part' and continue following vital health and safety guidance.
The...
House prices rise but Scottish surveyors braced for impact of latest restrictions
NEW research has shown that house prices and sales activity increased in Scotland in December, but the latest lockdown restrictions and economic challenges are...
New chapter for young people thanks to firm’s investment
HOUSEBUILDER Story Homes has welcomed 11 new trainees as part of its ongoing investment in young people.
Developing future talent has been a long-term aim...
Glasgow set for £469 million investment in affordable housing
INVESTMENT of £469.71 million is to be made into affordable housing in Glasgow over the next five years.
Glasgow City Council approved the strategic housing...
New initiative to promote diversity and inclusion across construction
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has launched a new initiative to promote diversity and inclusion across the construction sector.
CSIC said that the DIveIN training...
ScotPlant postponed to April 2022
THE next ScotPlant exhibition has reluctantly been postponed to April 22 & 23 2022 due to the continued disruption and uncertainty caused by the...
